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Is UIUC a Good School for the Money?

Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$169,899 Avg Total Cost

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Value Report

Is an UIUC degree worth it? Only you know for sure, but College Factual's value analysis can help answer that question. Keep reading for more.

Fair Value Nationwide

Average National Value
Top 5% National Quality
Fair Price

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is ranked #1,150 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a fair value according to College Factual's value analysis. It is priced appropriately based on the quality of the education provided.

National Value Ranking  1150 out of 2223
Overpriced
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National Value Score  48.68 out of 100
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Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $169,899 For That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree from UIUC will cost you about $169,899. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $40,356 and a typical 4.21 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$40,356
Average Years to Graduate4.21
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$169,899

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average UIUC net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on UIUC cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$80,912 In-State With Aid
$200,430 Avg Cost No Aid
4.21 Years to Graduate

Net price can vary based on your unique situation.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how UIUC value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$200,430#0F
All Students$169,899#1,150C
Only Students Receiving Aid$141,717#60A+
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$139,625#F
All Students$109,094#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$80,912#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Illinois.

About 70% of UIUC students receive financial aid. Get more details on what UIUC financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average UIUC cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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